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Updated: Oct. 9, 2009

Part 12.1. Independent Contractor Introduction and Resources

A. Introduction

There are occasions when departments require the services of individuals not employed by the university. These individuals are considered independent contractors and prior authorization of their services and fees is required. The type of services performed and amount being paid will determine what type of approvals and authorizations will be necessary.

Unique services are authorized by:

PBS electronic documents in POINT Plus (in most situations)
APS paper form (in certain circumstances)
Contract (if payment is in excess of $25,000 or if special terms are required)

General and readily available services are normally authorized by a purchase order.

B. Resources

* This system is in UT Direct and requires proper authorizations in *DEFINE

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		Updated: Oct. 9, 2009 Part 12.1. Independent Contractor Introduction and Resources A. Introduction There are occasions when departments require the services of individuals not employed by the university. These individuals are considered independent contractors and prior authorization of their services and fees is required. The type of services performed and amount being paid will determine what type of approvals and authorizations will be necessary. Unique services are authorized by: PBS electronic documents in POINT Plus (in most situations) APS paper form (in certain circumstances) Contract (if payment is in excess of $25,000 or if special terms are required) General and readily available services are normally authorized by a purchase order. B. Resources Contractor Services APS (Authorization for Professional Services) Form PBS (Authorization for Individual Service) in POINT Plus* Employee/Independent Contractor Classification Checklist Payments for Professional Services handout Establish a vendor record Payee Information Form (PIF) * This system is in UT Direct and requires proper authorizations in DEFINE * Best viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later. Earlier versions may result in incomplete rendering of information. A free update of Adobe Acrobat Reader may be obtained from Adobe.

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